Notable Losses and Global Currents Across 1900s News
Obituary notes George K Lawton, astronomer at the United States naval observatory, died in Washington from typhoid fever. International items report Henderson condemning Danish liberal cabinet and Croger’s Rome arrival en route to South Africa. Domestic updates cover South Carolina politics, Sweden drought effects, and fires in Davenport Iowa. Banking talks in New York seek bank reorganization with stock rise. Brewing stamp extensions delay perforation as brewers await stamps.
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United States Naval Observatory
Washington
Henderson
United States
House of Representatives
London
Berlin
Denmark
le Sotr
Brussels
Rome
Croger
South Africa
Naples
South Carolina
MacLaurin
Democratic Party
Sweden
Jentland
Gottland
Seventh National Bank of New York
Davenport
Iowa
Rockleland Fuel Company
Jeesie Kinport
Denver
Roy Pennington
Pennington
United States Internal Révenue Department
Butte to Host Next Meeting of International Mining Congress
scattered clippings report a series of local and regional notices. Prineville Land & Livestock sold 100000 pounds of wool at 14 cents to M J Aneh for Hallowell Donald & Co. Boston. Boeick of Albina died near Salem aged 45 from consumption. Two boys drown in Boise City irrigation ditch, aged 15 and 13. Weyerhauser syndicate plans largest sawmill at Gray's Harbor. Rev George W Gue dies in Portland with life insurance and policies. Elmer Hoels loses thumb leading cow near Newport. O Brien murder case at Dawson costly. execution set for August 23 at Ottawa. Portland charter panel rules waterfront cannot be alienated and imposes franchise limits.
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International Mining Congress
Prineville Land & Livestock Company
M. J. Ane
Hallowell, Donald & Co
Boston
Boeick
Albina
Salem
Woodmen of
Louis
Leigh Hicker
Boise City
Wintrim
Weyerhauser Syndicate
Idaho
Washington
Gray's Harbor
George W. Gue
Portland
Woodvien
America
Elmer Hoels
Newport
Regon
O'Brien
Dawson
Lyon Kelle
Caime
Ottawa
Strike Talks Heat Up As Leaders Meet in New York
In New York July 27 an air of confidence spread that a steel strike would soon end after a secret conference between President Schwab and J P Morgan. Schwab refused further comment, fueling expectations of a near settlement amid Wall Street chatter.
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Wall Street
Schwab
Teevororation
J. P. Morgan
Atter
Scwhab
Steel plants avoid strike as employees stay put
McKoesport Pa July 27 Employees of Boston Iron and Steel Co and National Rolling Mills did not strike this morning. The situation remains unchanged though rumors said the Deweese wood plant would open next week with non union men.
Unrest at McKeesport Works as 600 Welders Face TR Contracts
Pittsburg July 27 The National Jobe Works at McKeesport demands signed individual contracts to renounce unions threatening job loss for those who refuse. About 600 welders were ordered to sign or be terminated. Some agreed while others balked, signaling possible plant closure if all comply.
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Pittsburg
National Jobe Works Company
McKeesport
Anderstood
Stallion Creoceus Sets World Trotting Mark at Glenville
In Cleveland at Glenville track on July 27, Creoceus the world champion trotting stallion trotted a mile in 2:02 and a fraction to establish a new world trotting record for both sexes, surpassing The Abbott’s 2:04 record amid 10,000 cheering spectators.
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Creoceus
Glenville
Ocleveland
Thia
Abbot
Registration in Oklahoma Hits 160000 as Monday Draw Nears
EK Reno July 27 Registration offices report over 160000 names listed as the drawing approaches on Monday. Squatters are seen as a potential trouble source who may contest land they have settled. Vigilance committees are being formed and offenders warned to stay away.
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EK Reno
Suspect Claims Murder But Denies Truth
William Lowla Kay, accused in a murder, surrendered in New York after affidavits from two women. Gray admitted telling much of the affidavit narrative but denied its truth while May Fenvury asserts no link to the case.
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Gray
New York
William Lowla Kay
May Fenvury
Janey
Stole Money From Army Allegedly By Soldiers
Report notes a theft of funds from the army safe at a base near Bante Cros. Suspects said to be soldiers. guard details show the money missing after a transfer. Archbishop Australis and a local clergyman are mentioned in unrelated context amid confusion.
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Philippines
Drowned Woman Found Near MacCoy Farm
A woman identified as Mrs Heten Drowned near a MacCoy farm is believed to have died by her own hand. The incident occurred at night and authorities report no other persons involved.
Wheat Prices Drift Slightly Lower Across Markets
New York reports wheat easing with Liverpool down 18 and New York opening 75 points lower, while spring wheat shows 26 percent losses in yield. Exports reach 6.975 million weekly. stocks rise and money stands at 4 percent. Chicago grain prices and San Francisco contracts noted with December wheat at 108 today.
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I. L. Ray & Co
Fendieton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Lowes
Railroad derailment kills two near Dayton Ohio
In a morning wreck on the new Dayton to Greenville line a work train was derailed. Two men died and four were seriously injured. The dead include Orville D. Shaw of Detroit, chief engineer for Chase Construction, and W. B. Cravell of Chicago, an engineer.
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Dayton
Greenville
Orville D. Shaw
Detroit
Chase Construction Company
W. B. Cravell
Chicago
California Fields Burn After Grain Explosion Kills
A breading machine explosion near Mendocino County devastates hundreds of acres of grain and farm buildings. William Rose and David are killed. the blaze is described as the worst in the area with locals fighting it as of morning. In San Francisco, William Omhead arrives from Toronto seeking reorganizaton of the Southern Pacific via London courts if US relief fails.
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Anderson Valley
Mendocing County
William Rose
David
San Francisco
William Omhead
Central Pacific Railroad
Toronto
Southern Pacific Company
Central Pacific
United States
Mombead
London Court of Equity
J. M. Manford
Social Democrats Hold National Meeting in Indianapolis
A national meeting of social democrats begins in Indianapolis on Monday with the aim of uniting all factions into one organization. The gathering seeks to consolidate diverse strands of sociality under a single entity.
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Social Demcrats
Indianapolis
Nationa
Social Democrats
Socialinty
Y M C A Meeting Held at Pendleton Home
The advisory board and directors of the Y M C A met at the Pendleton Commercial Association home Friday evening with Oscar d L Cox assistant state secretary present. An agenda to finalize matters was set for a Monday meeting, inviting broader member attendance and renewed efforts in the interim.
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Pendleton Commercial Association
Oscard L. Cox
Bein Rewent
Peopenel Oral Association
Oregon man praises climate as ideal for residence
Gaye T G Hally and T Gi Halley recount travels from Iowa to the eastern states and the Pan American exposition, praising Oregon as the most desirable place to live amid heat and humidity affecting farming. They note hardships in the corn belt and express preference for Oregon's climate.
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Mrs. Hailey
Ackley
Iowa
Buffalo
Hailey
Oregon
Union
Navajo Oil Company Meeting Promises Policy Debate
J H Robbins mayor of Sampter and leader of the Navajo Oil company attends tonight's meeting to decide future policy and ongoing drilling. Reports say several wells are active and a boom is anticipated, though the venture may face difficulties.
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J. H. Robbins
Sampter
Navajo Oil Company
Endieton
Belda
Colorado
Maine Battleship Maine Christened in Philadelphia
Miss Mary Preble Anderson of Portland Maine broke a bottle of American wine on the prow to christen the new battleship Maine in Philadelphia July 7. Thousands cheered as the vessel slid into the water amid ideal weather. The Maine is praised as a superior fighting ship compared with the one lost in Havana harbor.
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Mary Preble Anderson
Portland
Maine
Philadelphia
Havana
Ohio
San Francisno
Pacific
Brooklyn Bridge Confidence Shaken by Structural Worries
Public confidence in the Brooklyn Bridge has been shaken after engineers declared the span safe, yet reports of decline in traffic and safety concerns persist amid lingering fears about the structure.
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Ite Safety
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Trate
Shamrock II Set for Atlantic Crossing with Kirin Escort
Challenger Shamrock sails toward the United States escorted by steam yacht Kirin after a morning departure from Glasgow. Enthusiastic farewell noted as the new cup challenger begins its voyage across the Atlantic.
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Challenger
Glasgow
United States
Shamrock
Kirin
Ministers Association Sets First Meeting August Sixth
The Pendleton Ministers Association plans its first meeting for Monday August sixth at the Church of the Redeemer with Rev. W E K Paotwine presiding. Meetings to be held every two weeks, year round, while Rev. Robert bb J Diven of the First Presbyterian Church is away for the summer at Meacham. Sunday announcements note no Presbyterian services for two Sundays, with Holy Communion at 7:40 p m, morning prayer at 11 a m, and evening service at 8 p m. First Baptist Church will offer tomorrow morning church services and evening sermons on inheritance themes. Miss Fraker and the piano will accompany. Christian Church holds Sunday school at 9:30 and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m.
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Ministers’ Association To Mold
Pendleton
Anscamtion
Angoet
Church of the Redeonwr
W. EK. Paotwine
Robert Bb. J. Diven
Pasar
First Presbyterian Olwreh
Meacham
Hible
Presbyterian Church
Church of the Ketoamer
Lowe
Mies Fraker
Panto
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